Alesis iMultiMix 8 USB Bedienungsanleitung

Reference Manual

1 Getting Started 8 Using Proper Cables When connecting instruments and other equipment to the iMultiMix, it’s important that you use the appropri

2 A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 9 In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the iMultiMix’s components (except for the digital effects processor, wh

2 A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 10 Line Inputs (Channels 5 – 8) Unlike channels 1 – 4, the line inputs on channels 5 – 8 are stereo inputs that have

A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 2 11 Channel Strips The eight channel strips are virtually identical to each other, with the only difference being

2 A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 12 EQ The iMultiMix gives you three bands of EQ per channel. Using these knobs, you can tailor the channel’s signal b

A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 2 13 HDPH / CTRL RM The HDPH / CTRL RM knob controls the level of the signal being sent to the CTRL RM OUT and the

2 A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 14 iPod Section The iPod section contains the controls for your iPod. With the iMultiMix you can not only play conte

A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 2 15 Rear of the Mixer Here’s what you’ll find at the rear of the mixer. Power Input Here’s where yo

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3 Digital Effects Processor 17 Onboard your iMultiMix 8 USB™ is a powerful effects unit that has 100 preset programs. We offer a few tips on whe

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3 Digital Effects Processor 18 CHORUS These create the effect of multiple voices (or instruments) sounding at once from a single input. FLANGE Th

4 Applications 19 Your iMultiMix 8 USB can be used in a wide variety of ways in both live and recording applications. You have several options

4 Applications 20 It is also important to understand that not all iPods are created equal and different models have different capabilities. Please

Applications 3 21 recorder—or use dedicated Digital Audio Workstation software—to record and play back CD-quality audio within your computer. A 2

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5 Troubleshooting 23 If you’re having problems operating the iMultiMix 8 USB, this troubleshooting index will help you correct them. Symptoms

5 Troubleshooting 24 Audio signal carries an unwanted hum. Too much low-level noise in the mix. Engage the channel’s high-pass filter by pressi

Troubleshooting 5 25 External effects aren’t working. Effects processor is not plugged in or turned on. Make sure unit is plugged in and tu

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6 Specifications 27 For the more technical-minded, here are some detailed specifications for the iMultiMix’s operating levels. Input Channels M

Table Of Contents 1 Introduction...3 Welcome!...

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7 Block Diagram 29

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Glossary 31 Here are the definitions to some terms you’ll probably encounter while using your iMultiMix 8 USB. Term Definition aux (auxili

Glossary 32 gain The measure of extra amplification applied to an audio signal. Channels 1 – 4 on your iMultiMix 8 USB have gain controls, w

Warranty / Contact 33 Alesis Limited Warranty ALESIS CORPORATION ("ALESIS") warrants this product to be free of defects in material

Warranty/Contact 34 Alesis Contact Information Alesis, LLC Los Angeles, CA USA E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.alesis.co

Table Of Contents 2 Rear of the Mixer...15 Power Input...

Introduction 3 Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis iMultiMix 8 USB a part of your studio. Since 1984, we've been designing and b

Introduction 4 About the iMultiMix 8 USB The iMultiMix 8 USB mixer is the latest in the large family of Alesis audio mixers. We’ve come a long w

Introduction 5 How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications for t

Introduction 6 A Few Words for Beginners We realize that some of you who have purchased the iMultiMix 8 USB are fairly new to the art of mixing

1 Getting Started 7 Hooking up the iMultiMix 8 USB This diagram will help you get the iMultiMix 8 USB hooked up and ready to go. The equipment